Visual supports for emotional awareness
14/05/2021
Mental wellbeing is dependent upon the ability to recognise emotions and then to access appropriate strategies.
Fear Ladder part 2
13/05/2021
Yesterday, the Centre shared information on Fear Ladders, and today Edel Quinn explains this approach in more detail and provides more visual examples.
Fear Ladder
12/05/2021
Overcoming fears and phobias will reduce anxiety, and then contribute to an overall sense of improved wellbeing.
Our Self-Care Battery
11/05/2021
Teaching children and young people to manage their own mental wellbeing is an important life skill, which fosters independence and autonomy.
Mindfulness colouring
10/05/2021
Colouring has become increasing popular as a calming activity for all ages, often supporting a sense of mental wellbeing.
Research Bulletin 3: Managing Anxiety in the Classroom
07/05/2021
The Centre’s 3rd Research Bulletin is on the topic of ‘Managing Anxiety in the Classroom’, and includes an interview with Ruth Fidler.
Square Breathing
05/05/2021
In this clip from Benda Myle’s webinar, recorded for the Centre last year, the concept of square breathing is explained.
New Topic: Mental Wellbeing
04/05/2021
The Centre’s theme on social media for the month of May will be Mental Wellbeing.
Worry jar
09/04/2021
As children and young people prepare for the return to school next week, many will be feeling anxious.
Throwback Thursday: Jed Baker on Fight/Flight/Freeze
08/04/2021
It’s Throwback Thursday, and the Centre is sharing a clip from an interview with Jed Baker, recorded at the 2017 Conference.
Drama Therapy Podcast- week 2
02/02/2021
The Centre’s team hope that you enjoyed the Drama Therapy podcast on Friday and that the activities were helpful in supporting emotional regulation.
Drama Podcast- Week 1
29/01/2021
The first episode in the Centre’s Drama Therapy podcast series is here!
Music Videos: Week 1
22/01/2021
The Centre is delighted to launch the first music videos by Karen Diamond in the 4-week series.
Drama Therapy and Music Sessions
18/01/2021
The Centre’s team is very excited about the Drama Therapy and music sessions, and hope you are too!
Explaining Change
31/12/2020
There will be changes in plans and expectations for most children and young people next week, with some having an extended holiday and others engaging in home learning.
Transgender Awareness Week
20/11/2020
Today marks the end of Transgender Awareness week and the Centre invites you to read an interview with Dr Wenn Lawson on the National Autistic Society’s website.
PATHWAYS TO RESILIENCE’ NOW AVAILABLE!
17/11/2020
The Centre is delighted to announce the launch of its seventh online resource entitled ‘Pathways to Resilience’. The resource has been developed from content presented by Dr Brenda...
WORLD KINDNESS DAY
13/11/2020
Today is World Kindness Day and so it seems like a good time to have a throwback to May 2019 when Dr Brenda Myles presented her seminar on ‘Kindness, the essential component’ at th...